Yet it’ s these behind the scenes efforts that make the airshow work at all. RIAT’ s“ people who make it happen” range from seasoned professionals to first time helpers, from local supporters to international crews – all working together to deliver the world’ s largest military airshow on time, safely, and in style. wander too close – you just have to be friendly, remind them where the safe line is, and make sure everyone stays where they should be. It’ s tiring by the afternoon, but seeing someone’ s face light up at a low pass makes it worth it.” Sarah has been volunteering at RIAT for seven years. Her job is to patrol designated crowdline sections, stop people from leaning over barriers, and direct them to safe access points for amenities or exits.
RIAT Voices – The People Who Make It Happen A collection of moments and comments from the men and women working behind the scenes at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025.
Sarah H., Volunteer Crowdline Marshal“ You’ re watching the displays like everyone else, but you’ ve also got half an eye on keeping people safe at the fence. Families get excited and kids
Corporal Jason B., RAF Ground Crew“ For a static aircraft, presentation matters. We clean the paint, put up the info boards, and keep an eye so people don’ t climb anywhere unsafe. Between answering questions and doing checks to keep the aircraft serviceable, the time flies. It’ s a big change from doing this at a base – here you’ ve
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